Businessman Ivan Richard Mascarenhas killed in targeted shooting in Karnataka, India

Ivan Richard Mascarenhas, a 45‑year‑old businessman from Kachoor, was shot dead in the early hours of Friday on Church Road in Kundapur, Udupi district, Karnataka. An unidentified assailant approached his vehicle and opened fire, killing him at the scene. Police have registered a case, deployed senior officers and forensic teams, and launched a search for the suspects. Investigators are probing possible motives, including a financial dispute or business rivalry, but the exact reason remains unclear.